Monday, July 2, 2007

Poole - Green
Jennifer Leigh Poole and Chad Allen Green, both of Arlington, were married Saturday, May 19, at First Baptist Church in Amarillo. Dr. Morris O. Poole, uncle of the bride, officiated.

Kaden Hooker
Tiffany and Keenan Hooker of Amarillo announce the birth of their son, Kaden James Hooker. He was born April 25, 2007.

Broaddus - Jones
Rachael Elisabeth Broaddus and Austin Turner Jones, both of Ruidoso, N.M., were married Saturday, Jan. 27, in Calvary Chapel in Ruidoso. The Rev. John Marshall officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. White
James T. and Ruth White of Amarillo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their home. The event was hosted by their children and grandchildren.

Schroeder - Rae
Mallory Jane Schroeder of Amarillo and Andrew Pierce Rae of Santa Maria, Calif., were married Saturday, June 30, in Hillside Christian Church. Bob Schroeder, father of the bride, and Kit Rae, brother of the groom, officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Case
Jeanette and Tom Case of Amarillo celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. The event was hosted by their children and spouses Stacey and Mike Case of Amarillo and Rhonda and Kevin Case of Canyon.

Mr. and Mrs. Walker
Betty and James Walker of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and party at the Coors Cowboy Club on June 23. The event was hosted by the couple's children Terral Walker, Ronnie Walker and Sheree Walker, all of Amarillo. The children also gave their parents a trip to Las Vegas.

Gentleman - Anderson
Lyn Wanderscheid Gentleman and Steven Ray Anderson, both of Amarillo, were married Friday, June 8, in Phiel Barn in Bushland. Dennis Humphrey officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell
Beth and Paul Bagwell of Amarillo celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Alaska.

Mr. and Mrs. Shirk
Ruthie and Richard W. Shirk of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at Southwest Baptist Church. The event was hosted by family and friends.

McKenna Rader
Jenn and Michael Rader of Amarillo announce the birth of their daughter, McKenna Danae Rader. She was born April 29, 2007.

Brinkman - Graham
Denae Brinkman and Michael Graham, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, June 9, in West Amarillo Christian Church. The Rev. Jerry Golden of First Baptist Church in Canadian officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Bonilla
Elisa and Sylvester C. Bonilla of Amarillo celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a come-and-go-reception June 23. The event was hosted by the couple's children.

Mr. , Mrs. Wilkins
Paula and Tom Wilkins of Abilene celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a small family dinner in Amarillo. The event was hosted by their two daughters and their families: Penny and Jerry Davis and daughters, Macy, Cassidy and Jalee, all of Wellington; and Julie and James Reel with sons Shiloh, Hunter, Jaren and Rhett, all of Amarillo.

Mr. and Mrs. Covey
Margaret and Jerry Covey of Amarillo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party and a trip to Las Vegas. The event was hosted by the couple's children and spouses, Sherri and Guy Carroll and Stacey and Greg Maples.

Former AC student to sing anthem
Former Amarillo College student and Amarillo Opera performer Carolina Alvarado will perform "The Star Spangled Banner" on Wednesday at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

'Light Up the Sky' art theme
The Panhandle Art Center, 3701 Plains Blvd., will display artwork with the theme "Light Up the Sky" this month.

Patriotism to reign at 'Texas'
The musical drama "Texas" will show five special patriotic shows from Tuesday to Saturday in honor of Independence Day this week.

Commerce Bancorp founder to retire
CHERRY HILL, N.J. - In a surprise move, the maverick founder of Commerce Bancorp, a New Jersey bank that has grown into a powerhouse on the East Coast, announced his retirement Friday.

Panhandle People in Business
Chicago Title Insurance Company has announced that several employees have been recognized for outstanding customer service.

Discover Financial set for NYSE debut
NEW YORK - Discover Financial Services, the underdog of the four major credit card networks, gets the chance to prove itself a force to be reckoned with Monday, when it begins trading publicly on the New York Stock Exchange.

Rand McNally sets out on digital road
CHICAGO - Rand McNally & Co. can take heart that in a recent independent survey it shared honors with digital upstart MapQuest as the nation's most-recognized map brand.

Corn planting up 19 percent
DES MOINES, Iowa - Farmers this year planted the most corn since the waning days of World War II, outpacing already high expectations for the crop, according to a federal report issued Friday.

Horse cents
While Amarillo is still a center for selling livestock, they are just as likely to be in the city just for show.

Blockbuster plans to shutter 282 stores
DALLAS - Blockbuster plans to close 282 stores in the United States this year to improve operating margins and expand domestic share, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

It's easier for vegan shoppers
The new stylish living goes beyond luxury beauty products and big-name designers. Cruelty-free is what's in fashion now.

Study: Food's calcium superior to supplements
Women who receive calcium from food have higher bone density than those who receive calcium from supplements, a study has found. This is true even if the supplements contain more total calcium than the diet with which they are compared.

In the market for some local flavor
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - 'Round about 5:30 every Thursday afternoon, the city's Public Works folks drag out the barricades and close off six blocks of Higuera Street.

Dr. Gott: Beware aspirin
Dear Dr. Gott: I read your column every day and am always interested in your views. I was especially interested in your opinion on Castiva. But I have questions.

In the Service
Army Spec. Mitchell L. Melton has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, he received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, tradition and core values.

Reunion Roundup
Canyon High School Class of 1957 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion July 27-28. For information, call Christina Castleberry, (806) 655-2325.

Shorts back in big way this summer
MILWAUKEE - Shorts are back in a big way for summer. The leg-baring trend slipped onto the fashion scene last year with city shorts - the hot item that left many wondering if they were appropriate for the office.

Dear Abby: Mascot becomes punching bag for children
Dear Abby: I am a professional costume wearer. By that, I mean I have been an elf, a giraffe, a moose, a T-Rex and a character for a major hamburger chain. I am currently a character for a major cereal company. Once I am in costume, I am not allowed to speak.

Wes Anderson film will kick off N.Y. Film Festival
NEW YORK - The New York Film Festival will open with Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited," and honor the Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men" as its centerpiece in a particularly American slate for the internationally minded festival.

Dear Abby: Woman throws tantrum
Dear Abby: My husband and I were trying to park our car in a crowded downtown lot. The line of cars trying to get in wrapped around the block. Each car in line had to circle around until someone left because no parking spaces were available.

Home alone
School's out; do you know where your children are, or, more importantly, what they're doing?

Shin grabs Open lead; Ochoa stays close
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. - A marathon day ended with a loud crack of thunder, but not before Lorena Ochoa and Cristie Kerr charged up the leaderboard Saturday as the U.S. Women's Open finally came to life.

Dillas even road series by crushing Edinburg
The Amarillo Dillas scored three runs in the first inning, collected 14 hits against three Edinburg pitchers and proceeded to a 14-3 United League Baseball road victory Sunday night.

Beltran belts two more; Mets win
PHILADELPHIA - Carlos Beltran homered twice for the second straight game, leading the New York Mets to an 8-3 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Pence, others impress
PHILADELPHIA - With all the appropriate confetti and kazoos, the rosters for this year's All-Star Game will be unveiled today. And we promise not to quibble, recognizing that there will always be disagreements over the selection process.

U.S. soccer team faces Paraguay
MARACAIBO, Venezuela - After an opening wipeout against Argentina, the U.S. soccer team is hoping to bounce back against Paraguay today in the Copa America.

Harvick notches his 28th Busch victory
LOUDON, N.H. - Kevin Harvick held off a late challenge by Carl Edwards to grab his second NASCAR Busch Series victory of the season Saturday at New Hampshire International Speedway.

It's All Trew: Finding ways to keep warm creative process for settlers
There are hundreds of recorded accounts telling how early settlers gathered buffalo and cow chips from the treeless prairie to burn to campfires, fireplaces and stoves. Artist have depicted mothers and children pushing wheelbarrows and dragging wash tubs to haul the hot-burning fuel to their prairie homesteads.

Pieces of the Panhandle
It's hot. It's dry, and it's dusty. Snakes, coyotes and groundhogs are common, but finding what you're looking for isn't.
A team of six students from Texas State University-San Marcos attended a field school in June on the Cross Bar Ranch in northern Potter County.

Globe-News, staff win honors at state contest
The Amarillo Globe-News' special section on the opening of the performing arts center that bears its name won first place in the annual Texas Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest.

Real People: Faith, flowers, friendship
Soothing music, flowing water, richly scented air and the wonderful colors that nature has to offer are just a few of the perks that Julie Bender and Sherry McEwen enjoy about their work environment. The greatest, however, is that they get to hang out with each other on a daily basis.

Beilue: Team effort brings in the crop
It was a simple question, but one that two farmers responsible for a large operation that will cut 14,000 acres of wheat and keep 6,100 acres of corn irrigated, couldn't readily answer.

Amarillo? Forget it, say Aussies
Amarillo might have a namesake in Australia unless a push succeeds to call a newly announced major development near Perth something - and in some desperate pleas, "anything" - else.

You asked for it
Q. What are the laws on using the left-hand turn lanes for merging? Most people will pull out into the left-hand turn lane and wait so they can merge into traffic. Is this legal?

NFL restricts video use
In a move designed to protect the Internet operations of its 32 teams, the NFL has told news organizations it will no longer permit them to carry unlimited online video clips of players, coaches or other officials, including video that the news organizations gather themselves on a team's premises.

Pain, debate won't subside
By the time former NFL players got done telling their stories of pain and poverty to Congress, there was barely a dry eye in the House.

Letters: McCartt heiress to a fortune in problems
If you decided not to vote in the last election for some reason, be it because you didn't know half of the people and the other half you wouldn't have voted for anyway, that's OK. You still have freedom of speech and free expression, even with this special-interest Amarillo City Commission.

Letters: Who are the real 'anti-Americans'?
Tenille Mitchell's column of June 27, in which she labels anyone who disagrees with President Bush as "anti-American," was just the most recent regurgitation of the same tired conservative line, filled with false assumptions and flawed reasoning.

Column - Rick Perry: Meeting state needs while protecting property rights
AUSTIN - As someone born and raised on a cotton farm, protecting private property rights is part of my political DNA. That's why two years ago I joined a large majority of legislators in responding to the onerous Kelo decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that stated the U.S. Constitution does not prevent government from taking private property and giving it to another private party for economic development.

Editorial: All's not fair in love and war
The state of Texas might want to reconsider an opinion by the state Attorney General's office that has had a profound effect on a veteran and West Texas A&M University graduate.

Wilkinsons win final TWA event
David Wilkinson of Fritch and Russell Wilkinson of Amarillo became the fourth different tournament winners on the Texas Walleye Association circuit this year when the duo won the TWA championship June 24 at Lake Meredith.

Reports: Boating deaths up
Texas boating fatalities for the first five months of 2007 are up over the previous three years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports show.

Column - Will Leschper: A fish on the rebound
The amorphous, fibrous dough ball hung on the long-shanked hook like a diabolical Christmas tree ornament. After a quick once-over, it sailed on a looping arc into the cloudy water of the Pecan Bayou in Brownwood and hit with a resonant splash. The thick mass may have looked like a tasty present to the scaly denizen that gulped it down, but the only gift it received was barbed.